What Does the Law Expect of Me? Part I

David Jensen, J.D.

Attendees will acquire an in-depth understanding of: what the law says regarding a therapist’s obligation to be a competent practitioner; the importance of properly assessing and diagnosing your patients; the right to privacy; confidentiality and privilege; patients dangerous to themselves; patients dangerous to others; and dual relationships.

Attendees will acquire an in-depth understanding of:

• what the law says regarding a therapist’s obligation to be a competent practitioner;
• the importance of properly assessing and diagnosing your patients;
• the right to privacy;

·         confidentiality and privilege;

·         patients dangerous to themselves;

·         patients dangerous to others;

·         and dual relationships.

Bio:

      Dave Jensen has been Staff Attorney with CAMFT since April 2002. Dave graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s Degree in History, and he received his law degree from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California. As an attorney with CAMFT, he consults with CAMFT’s members regarding their legal and ethical dilemmas, and he is a regular contributor to The Therapist magazine.  Dave gives numerous chapter, school and agency law & ethics presentations and has developed What Does the Law Expect of Me? Parts I, II, III and IV.

*** Lunch is on your own – Lots of nearby restaurants***

          DATE:     FRIDAY, February 28, 2013        

     TIME:      9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

PLACE: Ontario Airport Hotel

          700 N. Haven Ave

Ontario, CA 91764-4902

    (909) 481-1713

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